
DS-16 Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Switzerland. Full leather construction.
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
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Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have another available with walnuts feet. Original leather with chrome legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Leather
Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa, Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have a matching chair available. Original leather with walnut legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Leather

DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s Playful and futuristic silhouette with its sculptural, low-slung form and aviation-inspired channel stitching. Made of 5 mm of thick Buffalo leather
Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-31 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage De Sede DS-31 leather sofa, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, only the finest quality materials were used when co...
Chrome

1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
De Sede DS47 Black Leather Sofa. Sofa has an extendable seat for more sitting depth. De Sede is known for its high quality 5mm thick Buffalo Leather. Made in Switzerland.
Leather
Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated sofa embodies the low-slung luxury and clean lines of high-end Mid-Century Modern Italian design, reminiscent of celebrated pieces by designers like Saporiti or Mi...
Leather, Wood